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Alright, so why did you charge this place with those Archosauria again?

Well, I saw a village here, and I just thought it'd be fun to start a fight.

...I guess that's our Utage. Yer like a whole 'nother gal in a fight.

Aww, I'm sorry...

But how did you even manage to round up these guys without speaking their language?

Honestly, I don't really know.

Urgh, my nails are ruined. I'm so pissed.

And just where the hell did my nail kit go? Now I'm twice as pissed.

And I'm hella gross and sweaty after that fight. Plus, the air here is so humid, my clothes are totally soaked. Now I'm three times as pissed.

And I'm, like, just walking around. Why do these Archosauria people keep coming up to me, picking fights? Now I'm four times as pissed.

And I only tagged along 'cause I heard this would be a nice place for a vacation. This is totally not a vacation spot!

Hmm? Is someone sneaking up on me? Are those... Archosauria?

Then I beat up all the sneaky dudes.

And then some more of them came, so I beat all of them up.

And somehow they all started to, like, worship me for some reason.

Oh, I see. They probably thought you were some kind of exotic animal. After all, no one from around here looks like you.

Huh?! Are you blind? How do you mistake a cutie like me for an animal?

Uh, well, to tell you the truth, you probably do look kinda like a freak to the Archosauria.

Also, I spotted the Great Wood Tribe's leader among your people, so I asked him. Apparently you're their leader now.

I'm what?

Basically, you defeated the tribe's leader, and they're following you around because they look up to you as their leader now.

Huh? They don't even understand a word I'm saying! I thought they were just tagging along for fun!

That's what happens when you're strong enough here.

What should I do, Doctor...?

It's your mess. Figure it out yourself.;......;Might as well stick around and lead them.

Nnng... so mean!

Nng... Don't look at me like that, Doctor.

I didn't mean to...

Eh? I don't wanna! Life without TV and AC? You might as well just kill me.

Whatever, we found you and Croissant. Now we just need to look for Blaze.

Blaze is probably fine. I can't imagine anything slowing her down.

Me neither. Oh, yeah, Baws, what's the plan now? We goin' to the Temple fer that ceremony Gavial was talkin' about?

Oh, right, you two haven't heard yet. Doctor, why don't you tell them?

Explain the situation to Utage and Croissant.

Uh huh. Alrighty then, so we gon' be lookin' fer this Zumama to get yer engine back?

That's right.

Eh? You mean the ceremony's over already?

Yep.

Then what did I even come here for?

Whatever, it doesn't sound like something I'd care about anyway.

Also, Gavial, I thought you said this was a vacation spot!

Huh? You don't think this place is great?

Well, actually, I guess, yeah, it's great!

But, like, nothing here screams 'vacation!'

What screams 'vacation' to you?

Like, beaches, oceans, parasols, and ice cream!

I even got myself a new swimsuit! I've been wearing it underneath my outfit since before we left!

Eh, and here I tagged along just 'cause I got nothin' else to do...

Uh, I never said there's anything like that around here.

Didn't you say we were gonna play in the water?!

Well yeah, that we can do. There's a huge waterfall deep in the rainforest.

And since we're heading to Zumama's tribe, we'll pass by the waterfall for sure.

Hell, I brought my swimsuit too. I just haven't taken it out yet.

Really? Awesome!

Well, it looks like you found who you're looking for.

Yeah, Inam, thanks to you.

No problem.

Oh I just remembered, where's Tomimi? I thought she was supposed to be with you guys.

No idea. I think she had something else to take care of. We'll group up with her later.

Alright, bring her these books, then, will you?

What do we have here? 'City Beauty', 'Mastering Corporate Management in 100 Days', 'How to Become a Fashion Expert'...

These are some weird titles!

She's been learning Sargonian and what life in the outside world is like. After I taught her the basics, of course.

Hm, I can't imagine these books help much with her Sargonian.

You're right. But that's really how she learned it. Letter by letter, word by word.

It may not be the best material to learn from, but it was more painful to see her not having a clue where to start.

That's also why I decided to teach her Sargonian.

You know, Gavial, she's really working hard to get to where you are.

...You don't need to tell me. I know.

But well, I don't know that much about what it's like outside either. Besides, I can only bring so many books with me, so I don't really know whether she's learning anything useful from them, haha.

...No wonder there's always something weird about her.

Hang on, don't tell me you're the one who taught Zumama Sargonian too.

Nope. I'm pretty curious about that myself. She did have me find her books on machinery, but it was like she just picked up Sargonian out of nowhere.

And she's even teaching it to her tribe.

...Doctor, what do you think?

She's quite ambitious.;......;How much for this rock?

You think so too, huh?

You want me to think about it myself, huh?

Hm, alright. I'll settle this my way.

Since you're a new customer, I'll let you have it for 300 dinar.

That's the look of a Doctor who just doesn't care.

Eh? T'ain't nothin' wrong with her teachin' Sargonian. If'n people here could talk with folks out there, they'd live a lot better.

Maybe. The way I think about it, compared to your supposedly much better lives, I think our way of life out here is satisfying enough.

I don't think you city folks would understand, though.

That so...?

Oh, I think I get it! I mean, I lived in the countryside back in Higashi, too.

Eh? I took you for a city girl, what with how trendy you are.

Nope, this is just the kinda stuff I like.

*Yawn*... I'm tired... time for a nap.

Here at our tribe, anything we leave out's for trade. If something catches your eye, have Gavial translate for you.

Wait.

Hmm?

I've got a favor to ask you, too.